Workforce ESL Teacher

Literacy Minnesota•Minneapolis, KS

About The Position

The Workforce ESL Teacher teaches adult English language learners in classes connected to employment and workforce training, including digital literacy labs, CNA knowledge test preparation, PCA/CFSS certificate classes, English at different levels, and other workforce readiness topics. Classes are delivered with workforce and community partners at multiple sites, and the teacher may work at different locations—and sometimes more than one location—in a day. The teacher uses and adapts established curricula, helps develop worksite-specific training materials, administers CASAS assessments, and tracks learner progress according to state ABE requirements. The role reports to the Site Lead and may also include other duties as assigned. Training in ABE accountability, CASAS proctoring, and curriculum is provided and completed within 60 days. Workforce classes phase in over the first three months as partner schedules are established.

Requirements

Experience teaching adults, ideally English learners, in a classroom, training, or community setting.
Ability to plan and lead instruction for multi-level groups and adapt when attendance or ability varies.
Comfort teaching basic digital skills and using online learning platforms and student data systems.
Warm, clear, and respectful communication with adult learners from diverse cultural, educational, and linguistic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently across sites on a schedule that shifts with partner needs.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel across the metro.

Nice To Haves

Minnesota ABE or K-12 license, TESOL certificate, or a degree in education, TESOL, or a related field.
Bilingual skills in Somali or Spanish; highly preferred.
Health care, caregiving, or workforce development experience, or familiarity with CNA or PCA training.
Experience designing curriculum or training for adults, especially workplace training.
Familiarity with CASAS, Northstar Digital Literacy, or SID.

Responsibilities

Plan and teach ESL classes contextualized for workforce goals, including digital literacy labs, CNA knowledge test preparation, PCA/CFSS certificate classes, and job readiness.
Teach multi-level groups with variable attendance, adapting pacing and materials to learners’ levels and goals.
Build learners’ vocabulary, reading, listening, and test-taking skills for certification exams, training, and workplace success.
Integrate digital skills into classes using Northstar Digital Literacy and distance learning platforms.
Teach occasional general ESL classes and substitute at Open Door locations or online as needed.
Teach from established PCA, CNA test-preparation, and contextualized ESL curricula, adapting them to each group.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and internal staff to develop worksite-specific curriculum based on employer needs and aligned with ABE content standards and CASAS level descriptors.
Co-teach PCA and CNA classes with partner instructors delivering clinical content, or teach independently in support of course and exam requirements.
Keep curriculum organized and portable for use across sites and by different teachers.
Help launch new in-person or online classes as programming grows.
Travel among Open Door Learning Centers, employer and workforce partner sites, and community partner sites, bringing needed materials and equipment.
Represent Literacy Minnesota on-site at partner locations and coordinate with partner staff about space, schedules, and learner recruitment.
Set up and troubleshoot classroom technology, including laptops and hotspots.
Administer CASAS pre- and post-tests and math and reading assessments at partner sites in accordance with state testing policy; use results for learner placement and instructional planning.
Coordinate with the Intake & Distance Learning Coordinator on intake, testing schedules, and distance learning accounts.
Track attendance, contact hours, and progress toward credentials and employment goals, maintaining timely and accurate records for ABE accountability reporting.
Back up the Intake & Distance Learning Coordinator at both Open Door locations as needed, including intake, registration, and CASAS testing.
Follow up with learners who stop attending and refer students to resources as needed.
Coordinate with the Site Lead and teaching staff to align instruction across sites, and share partner feedback and outcomes for program growth and funder reporting.
Direct volunteer classroom assistants during class when class size calls for their support.
Attend required site meetings, monthly staff meetings, and additional literacy services meetings, and support an inclusive, welcoming environment through organizational and personal equity goals.